Table with a floral tablecloth, a takeaway coffee cup with a floral design, a menu, a notepad, a paper with writing, reading glasses, a wrapped pastry, and a book titled "Understanding Miss Cecilia" by Carolyn M. in an outdoor setting with green trees and Adirondack chairs in the background.

Joyful Afternoon Ohio State Park Picnic Series kicked off at the Jesse Owens State Park in Southeast Ohio (near McConnelsville). 10 new 900-square-foot cabins inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture blended seamlessly into the reclaimed Appalachian landscape

A partially opened bakery box containing assorted cookies, with a floral-themed paper napkin, a welcome card, and a menu for afternoon tea.
A cardboard box with clear window containing assorted baked goods, jams, cookies, strawberries, and whipped cream.

We found local baked goods in Beverly at Lisa’s Sweet Stop; another local farm market baker Beetles Bakes had some fruit pies and mini scones; and Meyers Specialty Market in McConnelsville had deli ham salad to give us our Tea Sandwiches as well as local honey.